Bahasa Melayu
ketawa
English
laugh, giggle, chuckle
To ketawa means to laugh in response to something funny or pleasant.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Mereka ketawa melihat telatah anak kecil itu.
They laughed at the little child's antics.
Dia ketawa kecil apabila mendengar gurauan rakannya.
She chuckled when she heard her friend's joke.
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What does “laugh” mean in Malay?
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ketawa
Ketawa is the common word for laughing.
Word family
Common derived forms
- tawa
- laugh
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